Large Tree Burial Cemetery 'Hanauta Garden-Ito' in Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Holds Spring Rose Viewing & Photo Event! (Until June 30th, Tuesday)
Hanauta Garden-Ito, a large tree burial cemetery in Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, will hold a 'Spring Rose Viewing,' a 'Photography Class' taught by professional photographers, and an 'On-site Photo Contest' simultaneously from May 1st to June 30th, 2026. These events allow visitors to enjoy approximately 1,600 roses and hydrangeas in a leisurely stroll, offering an experience beyond traditional grave visits.
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Hanauta Garden-Ito, operated by the Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Sen no Hanabana Memorial Garden (Representative Director: Shin Akasaka, Location: Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture), will simultaneously hold a "Spring Rose Viewing" where visitors can enjoy spring roses and hydrangeas as if taking a stroll, a "Photography Class" taught by professional photographers, and an "On-site Photo Contest" where participants can take photos within the garden and submit them for voting, from Friday, May 1, 2026, to Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Event Details
"Spring Rose Viewing" - OK even if you're not interested in graves! Approximately 1,600 roses in full bloom.
[Period] May 1, 2026 (Fri) - June 30, 2026 (Tue)
[Reservation Times] 9:30 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:15
How to Reserve (Advance Reservation Required)
Please apply via toll-free number 0800-555-1187 or the viewing reservation form.
Pick-up service from the "Station Front Information Center" (2 minutes walk from Ito Station) is also available. (Meet 30 minutes prior)
Flow on the Day
After reception and explanation of precautions at the management office, you will be taken around the garden by cart.
You can freely stroll around, take photos for the photo contest, or walk your dog.
Recommended for those who want to see the garden but don't need a grave tour.
"Photography Class" - Smartphone/Camera beginners welcome! Taught by professionals.
[Dates] May 16 (Sat), 17 (Sun), 30 (Sat), 2026
June 13 (Sat), 20 (Sat), 21 (Sun) *Held in light rain, canceled in stormy weather
[Times] Part 1: 11:30 / Part 2: 13:30
Each session limited to 10 groups on a first-come, first-served basis (reservation required)
[Participation Fee] Free
This is an experiential photography class taught by a professional photographer.
Recommended for those who think, "My photos aren't very striking" or "I want to take more stylish photos!"
Smartphone and camera beginners are very welcome! DSLRs and mirrorless cameras are also, of course, OK.
How to Reserve (Advance Reservation Required)
Please apply via toll-free number 0800-555-1187 or the viewing reservation form.
"On-site Photo Contest" - Win luxurious prizes for winning entries!
◆1st Round Theme: "Spring Roses"
[Application Period] May 1 (Fri) - May 31 (Sun)
[Voting Period] June 1 (Mon) - June 30 (Tue)
◆2nd Round Theme: "Hydrangeas & Spring Roses"
[Application Period] June 1 (Mon) - June 30 (Tue)
[Voting Period] July 1 (Wed) - July 31 (Fri)
Categories
Flower Category / Pet Category / Scenery Category / Free Category
Prizes
[Grand Prize chosen by everyone]...Ito Onsen Hotel Pair Accommodation Voucher
[Excellence Award]...5,000 yen worth of Ito local specialties
[Hanauta Award]...3,000 yen worth of Ito local specialties
Spring roses will be in full bloom in May, and hydrangeas will also be at their best in June. There are also photo spots where you can overlook Sagami Bay and the Izu Islands.
You can easily apply by taking photos with your smartphone when you visit the garden.
Photo Contest Application Details
Contact: Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Sen no Hanabana Memorial Garden Hanauta Garden-Ito
Toll-free number: 0800-555-1187
Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: Irregular holidays
Information Base: Hanauta Garden-Ito Management Office
1006 Yoshida, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture Dedicated parking: 40 spaces
*Please refrain from parking at Southern Cross Resort's parking lot.
What is Hanauta Garden-Ito?
Hanauta Garden-Ito
Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Sen no Hanabana Memorial Garden (Representative Director: Shin Akasaka, Location: Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture) opened the large-scale tree burial cemetery "Hanauta Garden-Ito" on September 21, 2024, in Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture.
A place of eternal rest surrounded by spectacular scenery
"Hanauta Garden-Ito" is a large-scale cemetery with over 10,000 plots, built on a vast hill of approximately 48,000m² within a national park overlooking Sagami Bay and the Izu Seven Islands. The hill is successively adorned with 140 varieties of flowering trees and plants that bloom throughout the four seasons, such as roses, cherry blossoms, peach blossoms, hydrangeas, crape myrtles, and rosemary. Mount Fuji can also be seen from the management office. The bright atmosphere surrounded by beautiful nature allows bereaved families to spend time as if visiting a resort.
Proposing a new normal "Flower Interment Ceremony" to send off with a flower shower
No gravestones or markers, drones guide to the interment site
At "Hanauta Garden-Ito," we propose a new style of "Flower Interment Ceremony" that values individual thoughts and feelings, blesses eternal rest with a flower shower, does not involve incense burning or offerings, and recommends casual attire for send-offs. The bones are pulverized, and original paper urns that dissolve in the soil are used. Surrounded by nature, one can return to the earth, become a flower, and enter eternal rest. Not only the altar, but also the grave
Event Details
"Spring Rose Viewing" - OK even if you're not interested in graves! Approximately 1,600 roses in full bloom.
[Period] May 1, 2026 (Fri) - June 30, 2026 (Tue)
[Reservation Times] 9:30 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:15
How to Reserve (Advance Reservation Required)
Please apply via toll-free number 0800-555-1187 or the viewing reservation form.
Pick-up service from the "Station Front Information Center" (2 minutes walk from Ito Station) is also available. (Meet 30 minutes prior)
Flow on the Day
After reception and explanation of precautions at the management office, you will be taken around the garden by cart.
You can freely stroll around, take photos for the photo contest, or walk your dog.
Recommended for those who want to see the garden but don't need a grave tour.
"Photography Class" - Smartphone/Camera beginners welcome! Taught by professionals.
[Dates] May 16 (Sat), 17 (Sun), 30 (Sat), 2026
June 13 (Sat), 20 (Sat), 21 (Sun) *Held in light rain, canceled in stormy weather
[Times] Part 1: 11:30 / Part 2: 13:30
Each session limited to 10 groups on a first-come, first-served basis (reservation required)
[Participation Fee] Free
This is an experiential photography class taught by a professional photographer.
Recommended for those who think, "My photos aren't very striking" or "I want to take more stylish photos!"
Smartphone and camera beginners are very welcome! DSLRs and mirrorless cameras are also, of course, OK.
How to Reserve (Advance Reservation Required)
Please apply via toll-free number 0800-555-1187 or the viewing reservation form.
"On-site Photo Contest" - Win luxurious prizes for winning entries!
◆1st Round Theme: "Spring Roses"
[Application Period] May 1 (Fri) - May 31 (Sun)
[Voting Period] June 1 (Mon) - June 30 (Tue)
◆2nd Round Theme: "Hydrangeas & Spring Roses"
[Application Period] June 1 (Mon) - June 30 (Tue)
[Voting Period] July 1 (Wed) - July 31 (Fri)
Categories
Flower Category / Pet Category / Scenery Category / Free Category
Prizes
[Grand Prize chosen by everyone]...Ito Onsen Hotel Pair Accommodation Voucher
[Excellence Award]...5,000 yen worth of Ito local specialties
[Hanauta Award]...3,000 yen worth of Ito local specialties
Spring roses will be in full bloom in May, and hydrangeas will also be at their best in June. There are also photo spots where you can overlook Sagami Bay and the Izu Islands.
You can easily apply by taking photos with your smartphone when you visit the garden.
Photo Contest Application Details
Contact: Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Sen no Hanabana Memorial Garden Hanauta Garden-Ito
Toll-free number: 0800-555-1187
Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: Irregular holidays
Information Base: Hanauta Garden-Ito Management Office
1006 Yoshida, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture Dedicated parking: 40 spaces
*Please refrain from parking at Southern Cross Resort's parking lot.
What is Hanauta Garden-Ito?
Hanauta Garden-Ito
Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Sen no Hanabana Memorial Garden (Representative Director: Shin Akasaka, Location: Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture) opened the large-scale tree burial cemetery "Hanauta Garden-Ito" on September 21, 2024, in Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture.
A place of eternal rest surrounded by spectacular scenery
"Hanauta Garden-Ito" is a large-scale cemetery with over 10,000 plots, built on a vast hill of approximately 48,000m² within a national park overlooking Sagami Bay and the Izu Seven Islands. The hill is successively adorned with 140 varieties of flowering trees and plants that bloom throughout the four seasons, such as roses, cherry blossoms, peach blossoms, hydrangeas, crape myrtles, and rosemary. Mount Fuji can also be seen from the management office. The bright atmosphere surrounded by beautiful nature allows bereaved families to spend time as if visiting a resort.
Proposing a new normal "Flower Interment Ceremony" to send off with a flower shower
No gravestones or markers, drones guide to the interment site
At "Hanauta Garden-Ito," we propose a new style of "Flower Interment Ceremony" that values individual thoughts and feelings, blesses eternal rest with a flower shower, does not involve incense burning or offerings, and recommends casual attire for send-offs. The bones are pulverized, and original paper urns that dissolve in the soil are used. Surrounded by nature, one can return to the earth, become a flower, and enter eternal rest. Not only the altar, but also the grave